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When does the 90-day period for a non-O visa start: upon grant or entry into Thailand?

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Jul 22, 2025

9 months ago

Els ************

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Once your non-O visa has been granted does this mean that the 90 days start immediately or only when you enter the country?

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The 90-day validity period for a Non-O visa starts once you enter Thailand, not when the visa is issued. The visa itself is valid for a specific period from the date issued, but you must enter the country before this validity date to utilize the 90 days granted upon entry.

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Jay *******

You have 90 days to use your visa then 90 days to stay once you get there would be a simple explanation

9 months ago

Graham ******

Both, as above

9 months ago

Brandon ************

There are 2 dates. The first date is the visa validity date. The visa will be valid for 90 days from the day it is issued by the embassy. The expiration date will be on the visa itself.

You must enter Thailand by this date to use your visa.

Once you enter visa, you'll get the number of days granted by your visa, which for non-O would be 90 days. This 90 days will start the day you enter Thailand.

9 months ago

Oo *****

Good explanation. Done all that and no problem with immigration on arrival. To apply for a 12 month extension I do what, when ect. Thanks in advance.

9 months ago

Stuart *********

@Oo ****

Go to your local immigration office and ask for their hand out of what will be required. It will depend on the reason you got the Non O (Wife, child, being over 50, etc).

9 months ago

Oo *****

@Stuart ********

Ok, will do. I am retired and want to stay in Thailand a long time. Thanks, C u.

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